Good morning, Jackson.

Tennessee Homeless Solutions is hosting a Veteran Resource Fair on October 7 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson—veterans can get help with housing, food, and employment by preregistering at 731-423-0616.

The Tennessee River Barbecue Fest returns as the Hub City BBQ Fest to downtown Jackson along Lafayette Street on October 3—teams from across the country will compete for a $14,000 grand prize and the People’s Choice award.

Jackson Madison County Schools held the Blessing of the Field ceremony on Wednesday at the new Hub City Central Football Stadium, where pastors and community leaders prayed for the safety of students and visitors—ending with a balloon release.

The public can visit the complex today from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Community Open House.

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Jackson will host a free Halloween-themed concert called Music of Magic and Mystery on Sunday, October 26th at 4:00 p.m. Jeffrey Hoffman, the church's organist and director of music, will perform at the event located at 309 E.

Baltimore St where community members may wear costumes.

Jackson Hidden Tracks has posted a schedule of live music events from October 1 to 7 in West Tennessee — the list shows acts in Jackson, Bells and Halls.

Local fans will enjoy performances at various venues throughout the week.

The Jackson Rockabillys celebrated National Pumpkin Spice Day on October 1 by offering free pumpkin spice cold brew and donuts at Rockabilly Stadium—residents are invited to enjoy a free screening of Disney’s Haunted Mansion on October 11 as part of the event.

This celebration marks a festive kick-off to the October season.

Sherry Freeman from the Jackson Symphony appeared on a local TV show today to share details on the upcoming live-to-film ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ concert — a blend of music and film soon to be presented at the symphony.

A recent report shows Tennessee teachers earned $58,630 in 2023-24 while the national average was $72,030—although the state moved from 44th to 38th in ranking after a new law set a $50,000 minimum pay.

Jackson State Community College will host the Toyota Tennessee Hub City Robo Rumble on Oct.

4 with 48 high school teams competing in VEX Robotics challenges from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.—the free event offers teams a chance to advance to the state championship in March.

TDOT announced road work in West Tennessee from October 1 to October 8 that will cause lane closures, detours and lower speed limits for paving and repairs in counties like Benton, Carroll and Shelby—drivers are urged to check local signage for alternate routes.

Jackson has begun transitioning to a new app that replaces the Ready 3-1-1 service app and lets residents send city service requests using their phones.

The city stressed that the 3-1-1 call team remains available—providing ongoing support during the change.

The United Soccer League announced yesterday that Jackson Boom will join USL League Two in 2026—boosting a club founded in 2022 that has grown into a multi-division academy offering elite and pre-professional training for boys and girls.

The Boom will play a preseason game next Sunday at USJ at 6:00 p.m. as it steps up to a higher level of competition.

Disciple Concert in Jackson, TN

7-11 p.m. — Jackson Rockabillys Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Catch Disciple live in concert supporting Skillet with high-energy performances and a message of faith.

Drake White's Keep It Movin' Tour

7-10 p.m. — Hub City Brewing — Cost not specified — Experience a night of country soul with the inspirational Drake White performing live.

Haunted Marathon Series

8:30 a.m. — North Park Soccer Complex — Registration required — Race through a spooky course and earn a haunted-themed medal while sporting your best costume.

Misery by Hub City Theatre Company

7:30-9:30 p.m. — The Carnegie Center for Arts and History — Check event page for ticket info — Experience a dramatic interpretation of a thrilling tale.

Touch -N- Trunk

8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Old Hickory Mall — Free entry — Celebrate Halloween with trunk-or-treat fun and a sensory-friendly experience for all families.

Dancing With the STARS

6-10 p.m. — Carl Perkins Civic Center — Fundraiser for The STAR Center — Celebrate 10 years of community impact with dancing and competition from local stars.

Hub City MMA 11

6:30-8 p.m. — Fairgrounds Park — Exciting amateur MMA fights — Experience a night of action-packed bouts featuring the best local fighters.

Halloween at the Market

6:00 – 8:00 p.m. — West Tennessee Farmers Market — Free entry — Enjoy a family-friendly night filled with fun, games, and plenty of treats!

Candlelight: Coldplay vs. Imagine Dragons

4:30-5:30 p.m. — Le Memphis Cabaret — Tickets required — Experience the enchanting music of Coldplay and Imagine Dragons in a unique candlelit setting.